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Volcanic lightning produced during a Strombolian eruption at Galunggung volcano on 3 December 1982. Incandescent bombs deposited on the outer eastern flanks of the Warirang crater. Late in the 1982-83 eruption Strombolian activity constructed a scoria cone within the crater. Anonymous, 1982.

Volcanic lightning produced during a Strombolian eruption at Galunggung volcano on 3 December 1982. Incandescent bombs deposited on the outer eastern flanks of the Warirang crater. Late in the 1982-83 eruption Strombolian activity constructed a scoria cone within the crater.

Anonymous, 1982.

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